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Talk to Her

2002Movie1 h 52 minR

DramaRomance
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic867.9Rotten Tomatoes91%92%

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Story

Two men share an odd friendship while they care for two women who are both in deep comas.

Feels like

  • Quietly Poignant
  • Unconventional Friendship
  • Melancholy Romance
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Subtle Psychological Drama
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Thoughtful & Restrained
  • Spanish Cinema

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Pedro Almodóvar
Written by
Pedro Almodóvar
Produced by
Esther García, Toni Novella, Agustín Almodóvar
Music by
Alberto Iglesias, Vicente Amigo

Everyone

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Facts

March 15, 2002 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
March 15, 2002
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
French
Made in
Spain
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$65 million
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

The Lad-ette, Parental Substitute, Old Flame +9

  • The Lad-ette
  • Parental Substitute
  • Old Flame
  • Maybe Ever After
  • May–December Romance
  • Creepy Clingy Caretaker
  • The Cameo
  • Manly Tears
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Momma's Boy
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Earn Your Happy Ending

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Talk to Her?"

Questions about Talk to Her

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Talk to Her?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Talk to Her from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 18 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Talk to Her worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 86).

Is Talk to Her good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Talk to Her plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Talk to Her a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$65 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $65 million worldwide, 10.0 times its budget.

Is Talk to Her in English?

SpanishFrench

No, it was made in Spanish, with some French.

What tropes does Talk to Her use?

The Lad-etteParental SubstituteOld FlameMaybe Ever AfterMay–December RomanceCreepy Clingy CaretakerThe CameoManly TearsWhat the Hell, Hero?Momma's BoyDriven to SuicideEarn Your Happy Endingand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including The Lad-ette, Parental Substitute, and Old Flame.